To: Board of Supervisors
From: Planning and Building Services
Meeting Date: December 5, 2023
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Department Contact: |
Steven Switzer |
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707-234-6650 |
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Department Contact: |
Julia Krog |
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707-234-6650 |
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Item Type: Noticed Public Hearing |
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Time Allocated for Item: 15 Minutes |
Agenda Title:
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Noticed Public Hearing - Discussion and Possible Action Including Adoption of a Resolution Approving Agricultural Preserve No. A_2023-0001, Authorizing the Placement of Approximately Two Hundred and Fifty (250±) Acres into an Agricultural Preserve and Williamson Act Contract for the Lands of Paul Sousa, in the Willits Area (APNs: 108-120-17, -11, 108-150-06, 103-180-08, & 108-181-01)
(Sponsor: Planning and Building Services)
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Recommended Action/Motion:
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Hold the public hearing and adopt the Resolution approving Agricultural Preserve No. A_2023-0001, authorizing the placement of approximately two hundred and fifty (250±) acres into an Agricultural Preserve and Williamson Act Contract for the lands of Paul Sousa, in the Willits area (APNs: 108-120-17, -11, 108-150-06, 103-180-08, & 108-181-01); and authorize Chair to sign same.
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
Ordinance No. 4345, Resolution No. 15-156 (Policies and Procedures for Agricultural Preserves and Williamson Act Contracts) Approved on October 6, 2015, Amended on March 21, 2017, by Resolution No. 12-041, Amended on March 27, 2018, by Resolution No. 18-050.
Summary of Request:
The Applicant, Paul Sousa, requests establishment of an Agricultural Preserve and Williamson Act Contract over 250± acres, zoned Agricultural and Rangeland in the Willits area (APNs: 108-120-17, -11, 108-150-06, 103-180-08, & 108-181-01). The land is used for cattle, horse, sheep, and goat grazing. The request is consistent with the Policies and Procedures for Agricultural Preserves and Williamson Act Contracts. The request was unanimously recommended for approval to the Board of Supervisors by the Planning Commission at their meeting on November 16, 2023.
See attached Memorandum to the Board, Planning Commission Staff Report, Planning Commission Resolution, and related materials for additional information.
Alternative Action/Motion:
Deny the request for establishment of an Agricultural Preserve and Williamson Act Contract over (APNs: 108-120-17, -11, 108-150-06, 103-180-08, & 108-181-01), finding the Project to be inconsistent with the goals and policies of the General Plan and/or the applicable sections of the Mendocino County Code, with respect to criteria necessary for inclusion into an Agricultural Preserve as found in Mendocino County’s Policies and Procedures for Agricultural Preserves and Williamson Act Contracts. Provide direction to staff.
Does This Item Support the General Plan? Yes
Strategic Plan Priority Designation: A Thriving Economy
Supervisorial District: District 3
vote requirement: Majority
Supplemental Information Available Online At: <https://www.mendocinocounty.org/government/planning-building-services/public-notices>
Fiscal Details:
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Agreement/Resolution/Ordinance Approved by County Counsel: Yes
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CEO Liaison: Steve Dunnicliff, Deputy CEO |
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CEO Review: Yes |
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CEO Comments:
FOR COB USE ONLY
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Executed By: Atlas Pearson, Senior Deputy Clerk |
Final Status: Adopted |
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Date: December 5, 2023 |
Executed Item Type: Resolution Number: 23-192 |
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